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Vistra Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) today reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and other highlights.

Irving, TX

Highlights

  • GAAP first quarter 2026 Net Income of $1,029 million, including an unrealized gain from hedges expected to settle in future years of $723 million, and Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $1,494 million.
  • Reaffirmed 2026 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG guidance ranges of $6.8 billion to $7.6 billion and $3.925 billion to $4.725 billion, respectively.
  • Vistra's corporate issuer credit rating upgraded to Investment Grade at second major credit rating agency.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) today reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and other highlights.

“Vistra had an exciting start to 2026, powered by the talent of our people, the capabilities of our generation portfolio, our commitment to our customers, and our ability to grow strategically,” said Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra. “The first week of the year brought announcements of our plans to acquire the 5,500-MW Cogentrix natural gas generation portfolio, which we continue to target closing in the second half of the year, followed by our signing of long-term power purchase agreements with Meta at our PJM nuclear sites. Vistra performed well, with the fleet delivering strong performance during an extended period of volatile weather including Winter Storm Fern, while the retail business experienced one of the mildest first quarters in Texas history. Finally, Fitch’s recent upgrade of our corporate credit rating to Investment Grade, following S&P’s action last year, reflects the progress we’ve made in strengthening our balance sheet and providing visibility into the longer-term earnings power of the company.”

“Looking ahead, we remain focused on operational execution and preparing our fleet for the upcoming summer months. Load growth remains strong across our primary markets, and we believe a large, diversified, and dispatchable generation fleet like ours is essential in meeting demand and supporting market reliability. Our integrated model and focus on disciplined execution position us well to deliver reliable power to our customers and create long‑term value for our stakeholders.”

Read the full press release from Vistra Corp.  –  https://investor.vistracorp.com/2026-05-07-Vistra-Reports-First-Quarter-2026-Results

About Vistra Commercial and Industrial Retail

As a leading commercial and industrial energy supplier across ERCOT, PJM, and MISO markets, Vistra’s trusted retail brands – TXU Energy, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy – power America’s critical industries with tailored energy solutions, deep market expertise, and regional intelligence. Backed by Vistra’s diverse generation portfolio, we help businesses optimize performance, advance sustainability goals, and power what’s next.

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